WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced she successfully secured over $49.8 million for community-driven projects in the second bipartisan Fiscal Year 2024 government funding package that passed the Senate early Saturday and was signed into law.
“I was proud to deliver for communities in every corner of the state to help grow our economy, keep our state safe, and ensure our children get the strong start they deserve,” said Senator Baldwin. “Whether it’s supporting our first responders or investing in prevention and treatment, this will help Wisconsin communities take the fentanyl and opioid crisis head-on. With this funding, high-quality health care and mental health counseling will be within reach for more people. And, I secured funding to support our small businesses, expand workforce training, and grow our Made in Wisconsin economy. I am proud to help write these bills, once again giving Wisconsin a seat at the table and bringing home direct support for community-driven projects across the Badger State.”
“I was proud to deliver for communities in every corner of the state to help grow our economy, keep our state safe, and ensure our children get the strong start they deserve,” said Senator Baldwin.
The Fiscal Year 2024 legislation that passed today includes funding for the Department of Defense; Financial Services and General Government; Department of Homeland Security; Department of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies; Legislative Branch; and Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs.
Earlier this month, the Senate passed the first government funding package in which Senator Baldwin secured $211 million for community-driven projects that support affordable housing, expand access to childcare, and invest in our law enforcement among other priorities for Wisconsin communities.
